Where did the water go? As a person who goes into the sanctuary almost daily I find it odd when I find the Baptismal font empty. In some congregations the baptismal font is filled before the Sunday service and emptied afterward. I am not sure why some Altar Guilds do this. I think that I can make a case that the Baptismal font should always have water in it (Lent is not exception to this, but Read More …
For the last two months I’ve been serving communion in worship regularly. During this time, I’ve become increasingly aware of moments up to touching the bread and wine. I’ve noticed over time that some people are not aware of what they do with their hands leading up to handling the Eucharist. I am always concerned about hygiene before handling food. I am especially aware of my impending bread holding since it’s right after the passing Read More …
I came across the following site in my search for contemporary-written in the last 50 years or so-praise music in Lutheran congregations. The Missouri Synod has put out the following document in which it gives contemporary songs and how they fit in to Lutheran theology. LCMS you may have gotten a little crazy with the whole youth gathering SNAFU, but thank you for this. You are doing this right. Here’s what I like about Read More …